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Weather & Climate in Villefontaine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villefontaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6128°N, 5.1506°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2001 | 6 km N of Beaufort, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France | M4.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 23 km | 2 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 4 km SE of Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 31 km | 3 km |
| Sep 4, 1995 | 5 km SE of Gruffy, France | M3.8 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 6 km WSW of Yenne, France | M3.8 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 5 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Villefontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").